Preston vs Leicester prediction 29.04.2024

• Competition: Championship
• Date: Monday, 29th April 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK/21:00 CEST
• Venue: Deepdale (Preston)

For most of the season, Preston were close to the playoff zone, but in the last few weeks, their form completely faded, so Ryan Lowe's team has to satisfy itself with a solid top-half finish. Preston has lost the last three matches in a row. In the previous round, they lost 1-0 on the road against QPR. In the game where the home side had much more motivation due to relegation worries, Preston were clearly the worse side, so it is no wonder they suffered another defeat.  

Leicester are close to returning to the Premier League after only one year of absence. At the moment, they are first in the Championship, and it could happen for Enzo Maresca's side to return to the elite English competition already on Monday. Preston won four of the last six games. In the previous round, they won 5-0 at home against Southampton. The home side was much better, especially in the second half when they scored four goals. That victory will give Leicester confidence for the final Championship tests. 

Preston vs Leicester pick: Leicester to win and cover AH -1 spread

Preston will not have motivation for the final two rounds as their heads are clearly on vacation already. On the other hand, Leicester should make the final push for a return to the Premier League, so Leicester to win and cover AH -1 spread should be the best bet for this tie.